Diocese of Leeds/Bishop of Leeds

29/05/2026

Just discovered a YouTube channel to mark the run up to the Bicentenary of St Austin's Catholic Church in Wakefield, which will be celebrated in 2028. So far there have been six really interesting and well-researched historical talks, illustrated with great archival images. The most recent video is about the conservationist and devout Catholic, Charles Waterton: one of Wakefield's most fascinating characters! The channel is well worth a visit - and don't forget to 'like' and 'subscribe' (it's free!) as this is the way the YouTube algorithm ensures the channel and its videos become discoverable to more people!

Posting presentations on the 200 Year History of St. Austin's Church, Wakefield

08/05/2026

Support St Gemma's Hospice 'Go Purple' campaign throughout the month of May! More details on our Diocesan Events Calendar: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/fund-raise-for-st-gemmas-hospice-go-purple-campaign/

06/05/2026

Our prayers and congratulations to Leeds Trinity University on its 60th Anniversary! Amongst the events planned is the Trinity Sunday Fun Day. Alumni Invitation is on our diocesan website here: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/trinity-sunday-fun-day/

29/04/2026

31/03/2026

Don’t know if you ever watched Traitors but regardless. This is something to watch……..in a
programme on BBC1 on Thursday 2 April at
10.40pm. It is called Harry Goes to Rome
and it features Harry Clark who, a couple of years ago, won the contest The Traitors. Last year he was on BBC’s Pilgrimage andone evening he said to the producer that he would like to interview the Pope and the production team took up the idea. Harry is 25 years old, a practising Catholic and a former soldier. In the programme he reveals that he hadn’t been to confession for years until he met with a nun, Sr Emanuela, who assured him that the whole point of confession was not about wallowing in guilt but about ‘communicating with God.’ To find out if Harry met the Pope you will have to watch the programme but he did meet Cardinal Arthur Roche (Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the
Sacraments and former Bishop of Leeds.) Harry said it was ‘one of the most amazing experiences’ in his life. When he asked the Cardinal ‘Do you sin?’ he replied, ‘Every day.’ Would that we were all as honest.

31/03/2026

Bishop Marcus warmly invites ALL clergy and laity in the Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hallam to take part in the Consultation regarding our three 'Linked yet Distinct' dioceses. Follow the link to find out more! https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/leeds-middlesbrough-consultation-2026/

04/03/2026

https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/at-90-st-augustines-gets-a-bishops-visit-and-a-big-boost-from-biffa-award/